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Hi cruise, Have you ever thought of doing a "commuting by E-bike". SUPER Fast and less sweaty XD It would be really cool to have a head to head battle between MTB - ROAD - E-bike Comparing Speed - Comfort - Sweat (by weighing your clothes before and after the ride)
Could you do a video about your camera setup for your commute? Do you like to use the chest mount, handlebar mount, saddle mount, etc to get different angles. How many cameras do you use?
I'd definitely recommend getting something like a PitLock for wheels and maybe saddle if it's expensive. You can then ditch the cable lock and it saves you time locking up.
Saw the Schwinn Madison with the crowned fork and that (original?) paint job and clicked the video immediately. Edit: I didn't realize how recently Schwinn was still producing these
Ur def. Of huge fits under my def. Of small 😂 I commute with a 40lt NorthFace backpack; I am far from practical for that, because I hate to leave things attaches to the bike....😅
I ride about 16km a day ,it helps to have flat peddles , I have a aluminium,tcr, it's a cheap , relatively fast , light bike, I don't even carry anything, if I get stuck I'll just walk it home. But if you want a small saddle bag with co2 and a spare tube,that's will help , I also have a bike light , for when it gets dark , tail light is also good and water if you really pushing it
@@TwoWheelCruise I've always used metal tire levers, and I've never had a problem. (But I've never had carbon rims.) Some of the plastic tire levers break too easily, so I don't trust them.
Hey cruise, why not opt for the airless tires on the commuter? That seems like the ultimate in reliable, worry-free tires. No pumps, no tubes, no patches, etc.
I am buying a new bike this week and I am down to 2 choices; A Nukeproof Scout 290 (from Wiggle) or On-One Scandal (From PlanetX), I was just wondering if you had any promo codes for PlanetX to help me out. Cool rear light, it acts like a brake light? I look forward to the review.
The fender thing gave me a laugh…the dreaded “freshman stripe” back in college. 😂 Valuable info even though I’m watching this for the first time in 2022! Really appreciate the info and your channel in general!
Is the u-lock stand a bit diagonal? I did buy a u-lock, but it gets on the way of the bottle if I try to put normally. I thought about putting the stand in a different way, but it might get in the way of my legs. Though overall here in Japan it might be a bit excessive. What I do (the cable that came with the u-lock, plus another descent password cable) for when I park in front of a store is probably still excessive, though I will probably keep looking like this for now. Cycling with the u-lock is added weight I definitely don't need on my 40km+ rides. I am sort of forced to use an outside parking lot for now, so for the nights I do use the u-lock too.
The Uniche tool looks good, nice design. But they don't seem to be available in Europe. On commuting bags, my absolute favourite is the Ortlieb Vario, you can use it easily on a rack or convert it within a few seconds to a backpack, its great for day rides and hike-bike trips.
I also have a convertible backpack pannier.. From Two Wheel Gear. The one that retails for $179usd. Not the smaller one that is $159. Just picked up a Mammoth Empire roll top backpack pannier... (because I wanted a second smaller bag, that was more affordable)
Not really accepted in most of America either. Bicycles aren't seen as a transportation option. Mainly only for recreation or even worse.... "toys". It's also the whole "me me me" culture where no one else's life or whatever matters. God forbid you have to wait a minute or two TO SAFELY pass me... but they're OK with waiting for hours and hours in traffic.
I really like the Uniche ratchet tool that you showcased. I have other ratchet tools but their handles are too small so you don't get much leverage/torque. The Uniche tool looks like the handle is hefty enough to provide a good grip and torque. I'm going to look into purchasing one right now.
That Uniche tool looks awesome! Thanks I will check it out. I always love clever tools. I have a similar tool now but it's kind of in a rollup cloth and I am always losing the bits.
What would you recommend for mounting the action cam? On the bike on your body or on your helmet? Here are my thoughts: On the bike: needs DiCi mount. Stable, but shaky footage. On your body: need to buy some vest or strap to hold it in place. Steady footage (i suppose)…🤔 On the helmet: need to buy some sort of strap to hold it in place, maybe not so shaky and will see similar to your field of view. You look funny.😅 What do you think? Will using it for bike commute (same distance as yours ~40k 2-way)
Tubeless is great, until something goes wrong. Then you must be very careful about where liquid rubber (sealant) goes. I had a leak, spun my tire and i still have it on my bike frame. Thank god i wasnt inside.
3 things Context - I keep my bike in a bike shed during work in a semi-secure car park. "Cars need a pass to get in but pedestrians can just walk-in" 1 - I keep my pump + lights on my bike. Reason - If my bike gets stolen I won't need the lights or pump anymore XD 2 - I keep my Lock on the bike-post at work instead of carrying it on the bike anymore 3 - Have you ever thought of getting a pannier rack ? I use to commute with a bag and found that the sweat on my back + the extra weight was always bothering me. An extra tip I do, for those who have storage at work. Keep spare tools at work rather than always carrying them. Spare tubes, more tools spare pump etc I just keep a bare minimum during the commute
The only time I used a bell, it ended up in my only time falling of a bike: the pedestrians moved out of my way, right to where I was going to move away from them, so I had to make a sharp turn to not ride into them. I was very lucky and fell on grass, but I still got an injured knee which kept me from riding my bike for at least a week.
I had a multi-tool that was almost as small as a big coin. On a bike trip to Ireland it got confiscated at the airport. My most important "tool" added lately is a Garmin Varia rearview radar, but i still have a mirror on the drop end. I go as light as possible with my bags, but still manage to carry a bunch of stuff (pump, tool, patch kit, rash kit, phone, tube, id, some money). Weighs about a pound.
I've done some long bike rides without tools, extra tubes and lucked out by not getting Into trouble . after your video I,m going to invest in some of those items. You are one Great talker . I have a silver mountain bike I put silver chrome fenders on it. Not only Does it keep water from flying ,but it makes the bike look cool ! Lets gooo safely !
You should try putting a sealant in ur inner tube to prevent tyre puncture. I used sealant to fix tyre punctures in my tubular and u can also use it to fix inner tube puncture.
Definitely my favorite Bike! I have a 2007 schwinn Madison. They Are the most reliable and the Simplicity is great just get on and ride no worries. Also very cool ratchet tool. Have you upgraded anything on your Madison?
Great channel, and great vid, as always.. Has anyone ever told you, you look like a young Peter Weller (actor from Robocop)? This is a compliment ;-) Keep up the good work - I travel to Okayama sometimes to see family, and hope to check out the railway track ride you did recently. Will try it when the world is less crazy, and we can travel again. All the best.
@@TwoWheelCruise Ask the wifey - see what she thinks. ;-) Have you watched the British guy' "abroad in Japan", more specifically his bike series "Journey across Japan"? Interesting.
Your videos are really nice and highly appreciate your work. I am currently living in Kyoto. What kind of a bike do you recommend me to buy as a student and use it in a regular basis
Agreed. I put out some watts one time going home and my chain snapped. Luckily I was only about 2 miles away and could kinda just bike it home. Been carrying around quick links on my keys since.
I think shimano make a nut for the axle, instead of 15mm wrench key it's also can be use with 6mm allen key. This is a very good topic especially if you want to minimize the tool you have to minimize the parts of the bike as well. In my case I try to have less variety of bolts/nuts that attach in my bike. For now only use 3mm,4mm,5mm,T25 for most of the bolts.
I would love to see a multitool maker offer a "build your tool" option. Some of my bikes don't need many tools. Others need just about every size except torx. (I'm still in the dark ages... none of my bikes are disc....haha)
I put a rack on the ones I would be most likely to use for errands n stuff. However my fixed gear stays as simple as possible. Only things on it are a bottle cage, mini frame pump mount, wahoo rflkt mount and the front brake.
For a bag, I love my Two Wheel Gear convertible plus. Converts between a backpack and pannier pretty quick and comes with a rain fly. Also just picked up a much more affordable convertible backpack pannier from Amazon. Haven't been able to use it yet, so jury's still out...hahaha
@@TwoWheelCruise they are awesome. I can use like a normal backpack if I want.... or as a rack mounted pannier. I also have the ibera pakrak and it's matching quick release trunk bag.
I'd love to get the Cycliq cameras but I hear they have been having issues with the rear facing one, which would seem to be the most important one out of the two
My thoughts after bike commuting every day for 6 months
th-cam.com/video/wocmXNoJHMQ/w-d-xo.html
Commuting by MTB - Advantages and Disadvantages
th-cam.com/video/j0SiHB2Q780/w-d-xo.html
Commuting by Road Bike - Advantages and Disadvantages
th-cam.com/video/wsyLlkbV8Gk/w-d-xo.html
Hi cruise, Have you ever thought of doing a "commuting by E-bike".
SUPER Fast and less sweaty XD
It would be really cool to have a head to head battle between
MTB - ROAD - E-bike
Comparing Speed - Comfort - Sweat (by weighing your clothes before and after the ride)
Could you do a video about your camera setup for your commute?
Do you like to use the chest mount, handlebar mount, saddle mount, etc to get different angles.
How many cameras do you use?
Hi, do you have a cycling bag for commuting review? Could you send the link? Thx
I carry tools, tire kit, co2 and yet, when I had a flat last summer I called my wife to come pick me up- lol.
At least you were prepared ;)
You brought your phone that's all the tools you need XD
One day it was raining when I got a flat and I didn't feel like fixing it so I rode the rim home lol
I relayed this story to my wife, and she told me if I ever get in a jam out there, I too could call your family for help 😂
(Jk, she's there for me)
Great video 🙌🏻🙌🏻 Thuong should be in every video, even just to say.. lets go !!!! It could be the channels catch phrase... 🙌🏻🙌🏻
I'll have to film a dedicated intro for when she's not around haha :)
Yup, even if there isn't a ride....hehe
I carry almost a whole bike shop in my bag... lol
It pays to be prepared :)
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I'd definitely recommend getting something like a PitLock for wheels and maybe saddle if it's expensive. You can then ditch the cable lock and it saves you time locking up.
Saw the Schwinn Madison with the crowned fork and that (original?) paint job and clicked the video immediately. Edit: I didn't realize how recently Schwinn was still producing these
Miss this bike!
Don’t forget a good phone mount; I’m a big fan of quad lock
a lot of your links are dead ok :0
Bottled oxygen is my go-to accessory for biking here in the Alps.
Makes sense 😅
mine would be a chair lift in the alps haha
Ur def. Of huge fits under my def. Of small 😂
I commute with a 40lt NorthFace backpack; I am far from practical for that, because I hate to leave things attaches to the bike....😅
my shoulder feels sore while commute 20km with my fixed gear and backpack. is it my backpack or my bike fit?
I ride about 16km a day ,it helps to have flat peddles , I have a aluminium,tcr, it's a cheap , relatively fast , light bike, I don't even carry anything, if I get stuck I'll just walk it home. But if you want a small saddle bag with co2 and a spare tube,that's will help , I also have a bike light , for when it gets dark , tail light is also good and water if you really pushing it
Pardon me, but having a video with k-level views and a sponsorship would really be worth the cost of a single CO2 cartridge.
for the tire levers, you wouldst rather have metal levers that are plastic coated? I only ask because they never break.
I've never used metal tire levers, but I worry about them damaging the tube / rim
pedros tyre levers
@@TwoWheelCruise I've always used metal tire levers, and I've never had a problem. (But I've never had carbon rims.) Some of the plastic tire levers break too easily, so I don't trust them.
Hey cruise, why not opt for the airless tires on the commuter? That seems like the ultimate in reliable, worry-free tires. No pumps, no tubes, no patches, etc.
That would be ideal. I don't want to go through the hassle of moving them between bikes 😅
Who the fuck carries a huge backpack with bike tools to work?
I am buying a new bike this week and I am down to 2 choices; A Nukeproof Scout 290 (from Wiggle) or On-One Scandal (From PlanetX), I was just wondering if you had any promo codes for PlanetX to help me out. Cool rear light, it acts like a brake light? I look forward to the review.
I don't have any promo codes, but I've bought 2 planet x bikes and they were great
worried about something getting stolen in japan? that’s hilarious.
The fender thing gave me a laugh…the dreaded “freshman stripe” back in college. 😂 Valuable info even though I’m watching this for the first time in 2022! Really appreciate the info and your channel in general!
Glad it was helpful!
Why what glasses were those red ones which were photochromatic?
Is the u-lock stand a bit diagonal? I did buy a u-lock, but it gets on the way of the bottle if I try to put normally. I thought about putting the stand in a different way, but it might get in the way of my legs. Though overall here in Japan it might be a bit excessive. What I do (the cable that came with the u-lock, plus another descent password cable) for when I park in front of a store is probably still excessive, though I will probably keep looking like this for now. Cycling with the u-lock is added weight I definitely don't need on my 40km+ rides. I am sort of forced to use an outside parking lot for now, so for the nights I do use the u-lock too.
It will have to go diagonal to fit both the water bottle and lock. I usually ride without the water bottle since my commute is shorter now.
Hi Cruise. I really like that bicycle t-shirt. Can you tell me if you can still purchase one? Thanks and take care
I got it at a Vietnamese market, so I'm not sure where you can buy it.
single speed???? let me guess you still have dial up internet as well? lol.
Fender is good idea in rainy season! Niceee 👍👍
I think the first thing you need is some more gears.
The Uniche tool looks good, nice design. But they don't seem to be available in Europe. On commuting bags, my absolute favourite is the Ortlieb Vario, you can use it easily on a rack or convert it within a few seconds to a backpack, its great for day rides and hike-bike trips.
Looks like a nice hybrid bag! And yeah, I didn't see their stuff on the European Amazon sites sadly :(
I like their ratchet tool. I actually first saw it on Spindatt's channel.... but glad to see he isn't the only one using it.
I also have a convertible backpack pannier.. From Two Wheel Gear. The one that retails for $179usd. Not the smaller one that is $159.
Just picked up a Mammoth Empire roll top backpack pannier... (because I wanted a second smaller bag, that was more affordable)
E bike tubes and strips on 26 27
Lol two locks are like under kill in NYC
Where's the link to unique?
Bro staring at me too much.
Bike bells illegal?! wow I get such dirty looks when I use mine. Cycling culture is so different. Accepted in Japan, not accepted in rural Canada :(
Not really accepted in most of America either. Bicycles aren't seen as a transportation option. Mainly only for recreation or even worse.... "toys". It's also the whole "me me me" culture where no one else's life or whatever matters. God forbid you have to wait a minute or two TO SAFELY pass me... but they're OK with waiting for hours and hours in traffic.
Illegal to use to tell pedestrians to get out of the way since they always have priority. OK for emergencies
I really like the Uniche ratchet tool that you showcased. I have other ratchet tools but their handles are too small so you don't get much leverage/torque. The Uniche tool looks like the handle is hefty enough to provide a good grip and torque. I'm going to look into purchasing one right now.
Awesome! I really liked it too, and it's a very solid build.
That Uniche tool looks awesome! Thanks I will check it out. I always love clever tools. I have a similar tool now but it's kind of in a rollup cloth and I am always losing the bits.
I was really impressed with it :)
Where are the links?
That ratchet would be awesome if it was a torque wrench too.
That would be cool!
...always appreciate your channel
Thank you Dan!
What would you recommend for mounting the action cam? On the bike on your body or on your helmet?
Here are my thoughts:
On the bike: needs DiCi mount. Stable, but shaky footage.
On your body: need to buy some vest or strap to hold it in place. Steady footage (i suppose)…🤔
On the helmet: need to buy some sort of strap to hold it in place, maybe not so shaky and will see similar to your field of view. You look funny.😅
What do you think? Will using it for bike commute (same distance as yours ~40k 2-way)
I like your bike
what's happened to your eyes cruise?
Lots of late nights 😅
Someone tried to steal my bike seat while I was at the grocery store so I had to get another bike lock for my seat. Wild. 😨😨
see if you can replace the bolts on the post clamp and the saddle with torx or something
That, or keep a cheap saddle on your commuter
Never carried it myself but how about band aids, bandages and antiseptic for the occasional accidents?
I carry that every day, on and off the bike. Especially a couple tubes of WoundSeal.
Probably a good idea!
thx shr
Tubeless is great, until something goes wrong. Then you must be very careful about where liquid rubber (sealant) goes. I had a leak, spun my tire and i still have it on my bike frame. Thank god i wasnt inside.
3 things
Context - I keep my bike in a bike shed during work in a semi-secure car park. "Cars need a pass to get in but pedestrians can just walk-in"
1 - I keep my pump + lights on my bike.
Reason - If my bike gets stolen I won't need the lights or pump anymore XD
2 - I keep my Lock on the bike-post at work instead of carrying it on the bike anymore
3 - Have you ever thought of getting a pannier rack
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I use to commute with a bag and found that the sweat on my back + the extra weight was always bothering me.
An extra tip I do, for those who have storage at work.
Keep spare tools at work rather than always carrying them. Spare tubes, more tools spare pump etc I just keep a bare minimum during the commute
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The only time I used a bell, it ended up in my only time falling of a bike: the pedestrians moved out of my way, right to where I was going to move away from them, so I had to make a sharp turn to not ride into them. I was very lucky and fell on grass, but I still got an injured knee which kept me from riding my bike for at least a week.
I had a multi-tool that was almost as small as a big coin. On a bike trip to Ireland it got confiscated at the airport. My most important "tool" added lately is a Garmin Varia rearview radar, but i still have a mirror on the drop end. I go as light as possible with my bags, but still manage to carry a bunch of stuff (pump, tool, patch kit, rash kit, phone, tube, id, some money). Weighs about a pound.
Co2 cartridges are nonsense. Too much waste to just inflate a damned tyre
i replaced tyre levers with small forks.
i find the way out myself.
good thing i wear permenant photosynth. spectacles.
this 15 key is a MUST for my two motorhubs.
I've done some long bike rides without tools, extra tubes and lucked out by not getting
Into trouble . after your video I,m going to invest in some of those items. You are one
Great talker . I have a silver mountain bike I put silver chrome fenders on it. Not only
Does it keep water from flying ,but it makes the bike look cool ! Lets gooo safely !
I've risked it many times myself, but it pays to be prepared.
I've learnt the hard way to own patches and fenders too 😅
You should try putting a sealant in ur inner tube to prevent tyre puncture. I used sealant to fix tyre punctures in my tubular and u can also use it to fix inner tube puncture.
Good tip!
Can you make a review of clothing equipments, especially for Japan's dry winter?
Will be doing more wear videos soon
Do you have a link to the rear mud guard
Definitely my favorite Bike! I have a 2007 schwinn Madison. They Are the most reliable and the Simplicity is great just get on and ride no worries. Also very cool ratchet tool.
Have you upgraded anything on your Madison?
Love it, I just changed the grips and bb
I would recomend something like sks raceblade fenders, there is nothing better than full coverage fenders.
Thanks for the recommendation! I gotta get a full set one day, it's nice on our mamachari city bike
Excellent video ☺️. I commuted 2-12 miles... but great to see the new gear 🏖️
Thanks! 👍
Great channel, and great vid, as always..
Has anyone ever told you, you look like a young Peter Weller (actor from Robocop)?
This is a compliment ;-)
Keep up the good work - I travel to Okayama sometimes to see family, and hope to check out the railway track ride you did recently. Will try it when the world is less crazy, and we can travel again.
All the best.
I don't think so, but thanks! 😅 we really liked Okayama city.
@@TwoWheelCruise Ask the wifey - see what she thinks. ;-) Have you watched the British guy' "abroad in Japan", more specifically his bike series "Journey across Japan"? Interesting.
Love the content of this channel
Your videos are really nice and highly appreciate your work. I am currently living in Kyoto. What kind of a bike do you recommend me to buy as a student and use it in a regular basis
Thanks! It depends on what kind of riding you want to do, but I like singlespeeds for city riding.
what odometer do you use?
Really like your workshop/place setup in the backdrop. Would be nice if you can do a video about it of it as well :)
I did a tour and a video of the build th-cam.com/video/x8LWOCBHj5M/w-d-xo.html
nice video and review..
thankou for shaing..
keep safe.
Thank you!
Luv watching the videos, so informative 😁👍😍
Thanks!
man i really like your schwinn bike
Love my schwinn 😁
Nice to see your backpack colour coordinated with your bike.
😎😎😎
so when are we gonna get a preview of your new commute then Cruise, how is the new job?
My new commute isn't long enough for a video, but I'll make a video about my new job soon
From an MTB perspective, not commuting, a chain breaker tool and a quick link.
Good idea!
Agreed. I put out some watts one time going home and my chain snapped. Luckily I was only about 2 miles away and could kinda just bike it home. Been carrying around quick links on my keys since.
I always wear reflective vest and Mini first aid kits . ;)
Great tip!
Great show, very informative
Glad you enjoyed it!
"Chums" are great for cycling. 🚴🏖️🏖️
What's that?
@@TwoWheelCruise Usually for swimming or sports. Google them, very light weight eye glass retainer. Affordable too.👍
why not the solid tires on this bike instead? less comfy but more reliable and you carry less stuff
Would be a good idea, but I want to finish wearing out these tires first.
@@TwoWheelCruise Oh yeah, makes sense.
I think shimano make a nut for the axle, instead of 15mm wrench key it's also can be use with 6mm allen key. This is a very good topic especially if you want to minimize the tool you have to minimize the parts of the bike as well. In my case I try to have less variety of bolts/nuts that attach in my bike. For now only use 3mm,4mm,5mm,T25 for most of the bolts.
That's a good point, the more consistent the less parts needed.
I would love to see a multitool maker offer a "build your tool" option. Some of my bikes don't need many tools. Others need just about every size except torx. (I'm still in the dark ages... none of my bikes are disc....haha)
This tool is really unique lol
Nice name for their brand :)
Where can we get that shirt?
I got it at a random Vietnam market
Why not put a rack on your commuting bike to get that pack off your back?
I like the flexibility of being able to switch bikes whenever.
@@TwoWheelCruise That's true. I don't have that problem of too many bikes to choose from.
I put a rack on the ones I would be most likely to use for errands n stuff. However my fixed gear stays as simple as possible. Only things on it are a bottle cage, mini frame pump mount, wahoo rflkt mount and the front brake.
Why don't you use your Nitecore bike light anymore? Are the Cateye better in any way?
I rotate between them.
But I like the cateye mount more
@@TwoWheelCruise Thanks for the answer. Is the Cateye mount just easier to put on / take off or do you see durability issues?
Cateye easily clips in. I've dropped the nitecore 3 times from thinking it was clipped in, but wasn't.
Excellent video Cruise!
Thanks Andy!
@@TwoWheelCruise you’re welcome Cruise
For a bag, I love my Two Wheel Gear convertible plus. Converts between a backpack and pannier pretty quick and comes with a rain fly.
Also just picked up a much more affordable convertible backpack pannier from Amazon. Haven't been able to use it yet, so jury's still out...hahaha
Nice, hybrid bags look really convenient!
@@TwoWheelCruise they are awesome. I can use like a normal backpack if I want.... or as a rack mounted pannier.
I also have the ibera pakrak and it's matching quick release trunk bag.
Good point about the camera for insurance if you run into a bad situation
Better to have the extra luggage than to regret not using one.
I'd love to get the Cycliq cameras but I hear they have been having issues with the rear facing one, which would seem to be the most important one out of the two